Employment & Jobs Grants in Texas

Explore verified institutional foundations, typical award distributions, and active grantmakers supporting employment programs across Texas.

Total Capital Deployed
$161.2M

Across 1,364 verified foundation awards

Typical Grant Size
$118,154

Median award for employment in Texas

Open to New Applicants
60%

Of active employment foundations accept unsolicited proposals

Employment & Jobs Grant Funding Landscape in Texas

Nonprofits focused on Employment & Jobs in Texas received $161.2M across 1,364 verified foundation grants over recent tax filings. The typical (median) employment grant in Texas is $118,154, though awards range from smaller $5,000–$25,000 community programming grants up to multi-million-dollar institutional and endowment commitments.

Major Texas funders actively supporting employment initiatives include Greater Horizons, American Heart Association INC, Rsf Social Finance INC, alongside national foundations funding Texas organizations, youth initiatives, and community programs. Of the active institutional grantmakers funding employment in Texas, 60% accept unsolicited grant proposals from new applicants, offering immediate funding opportunities for growing 501(c)(3) organizations.

Top Funded Cities in TexasBy Total Capital
Houston36,909 grants awarded
$3.42B
Austin21,640 grants awarded
$2.98B
Dallas29,848 grants awarded
$2.56B
San Antonio14,823 grants awarded
$1.51B
College Station3,236 grants awarded
$1.14B
Grant Size Distribution TiersBy Grant Count
Grassroots & Seed (<$25,000)75%
Ideal for emerging nonprofits, project pilots, and local programming
Mid-Tier & Capacity ($25K – $100K)16%
Core operational funding, staff expansion, and multi-year programs
Major Endowments ($100,000+)9%
Capital campaigns, statewide initiatives, and major institutional grants
Top Institutional Foundations Funding Employment & Jobs in TexasRanked by annual charitable capital distribution • Form 990-PF & Community Foundations
FoundationHeadquartersAnnual GivingTypical GrantApplication StatusAction
Greater Horizons
EIN: 200849590
Kansas City, MO$212.2M$15KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
American Heart Association INC
EIN: 135613797
Dallas, TX$198.2M$20KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Rsf Social Finance INC
EIN: 136082763
San Francisco, CA$48.2M$25KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Deloitte Foundation
EIN: 136400341
Stamford, CT$32.5M$50KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
The Onestar National Service
EIN: 200445492
Austin, TX$28.7M$416KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Pricewaterhousecoopers Charitable
EIN: 136116238
New York, NY$22.9M$20KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Shell USA Company Foundation
EIN: 136066583
Houston, TX$16M$1KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
The Harold W Siebens Charitable
EIN: 133666768
Cedar Rapids, IA$10.9M$85KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Union Pacific Foundation
EIN: 136406825
Omaha, NE$8.2M$10KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni
EIN: 116037948
Kings Point, NY$2.5M$2.4MAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
John & Mary R Markle Foundation
EIN: 131770307
New York, NY$2.3M$75KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
The Ahla Foundation
EIN: 136095316
Washington, DC$1.4M$35KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
The Arc of the United States
EIN: 135642032
Washington, DC$1.1M$15KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Sooch Foundation
EIN: 200399480
Austin, TX$871K$50KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Walton Family Foundation INC
EIN: 133441466
Bentonville, AR$1K$650Invitation OnlyView Profile →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Employment & Jobs Grants in Texas

How much grant funding is available for employment in Texas?

Over $161.2M has been deployed across 1,364 verified foundation grants in Texas according to recent Form 990-PF and 990 filings.

What is the typical employment grant size in Texas?

The median grant award is approximately $118,154. However, local grassroots initiatives often receive $5,000–$25,000, while regional endowments can exceed $250,000+.

Which foundations in Texas accept unsolicited proposals?

Approximately 60% of verified institutional grantmakers funding employment in Texas accept unsolicited applications without a pre-existing relationship.

How can my nonprofit find foundations that match our mission?

Use NPO Grant to analyze peer award ledgers in Texas, identify foundations with active giving history in your city, and contact verified program officers directly.